Does the church have the ear of Andy Burnham?

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Andy Burnham officially takes over as Prime Minister today after Sir Keir Starmer stepped down. What can we expect from his leadership, and how might his Christian upbringing shape his time in office? Esther first spoke to CARE's James Mildred for a political perspective, before hearing from Phil Jump of the North West Baptist Association on how Burnham is viewed in his home region—and why he believes the new PM is keen to work with churches!

Released on 20 Jul 2026

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